Where can storage containers be located relative to the hazards they protect?

• A. Must be inside the hazard.
• B. Must be outside the hazard.
• C. Must be inside a dedicated storage building.
• D. Storage containers may be located within or outside the hazard or hazards they protect.

Answer: (D)

In clean agent systems, storage containers can be placed either inside the hazard they protect or outside of it. This flexibility lets designers balance fast, efficient agent discharge with safety and practicality: placing containers within the protected space can shorten the discharge path and simplify piping, while locating them outside the hazard can reduce exposure risk to the containers and simplify maintenance. The standard does not require containers to be inside or outside the hazard exclusively, nor does it mandate a dedicated storage building; both locations are permissible depending on the specific design and safety considerations.